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C developer - Linux Kernel

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Freelance
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Public Speaking

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Strong C programming skills; the closer to the metal, the better.
  • Experience with at least one kernel subsystem.
  • Familiarity with syscalls, kernel/user-space interfaces, and how Linux works under the hood.
  • Debugging experience using kprobes, ftrace, perf, gdb, or equivalent tools.

Requirements:

  • Work on core Linux kernel subsystems, including memory management, scheduling, networking, and filesystems.
  • Tweak and tune container isolation mechanisms until they're practically airtight.
  • Collaborate with upstream maintainers to merge your patches into the kernel.
  • Represent Virtuozzo at professional conferences, such as Open Source Summit, FOSDEM, and other Linux Foundation events.

Job description

Virtuozzo isn’t just another virtualization company — we’re the original architects behind Linux namespaces and cgroups.


We helped shape container technology well before it became the norm
. From kernel-space to user-space, we're deep into the Linux operating system — optimizing it to scale and isolate like a boss.

Now, we’re looking for a C developer to join our kernel team. You’ll help push the limits of what Linux can do in large-scale virtual environments — and have fun doing it with people who love their jobs.


What You'll Do

  • Work on core Linux kernel subsystems — including memory management, scheduling, networking, and filesystems.
  • Tweak and tune container isolation mechanisms until they’re
    practically airtight.

  • Help Linux scale harder, faster, stronger.
  • Optimize resource usage across thousands of virtual machines and containers.
  • Collaborate with upstream maintainers to merge your patches into the kernel.
  • Representing Virtuozzo at professional conferences, such as Open Source Summit, FOSDEM, and other Linux Foundation events.

What You Bring

  • Strong C programming skills — the closer to the metal, the better.
  • Know your way around at least one kernel subsystem.
  • Comfortable with syscalls, kernel/user-space interfaces, and how Linux works under the hood.
  • Debugging experience using kprobes, ftrace, perf, gdb, or whatever else helps squash the bug.
  • We are a global remote team: You can communicate your ideas clearly in English, whether it's in a code review or a conference talk.


Nice to have

  • Past work on open-source projects (got a GitHub or a LKML link? We’d love to see it).
  • Deep knowledge of namespaces, cgroups, or KVM.
  • Python scripting for tooling, automation, or test harnesses.
  • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines involving container tech or kernel builds.


Why Virtuozzo?

Because we don’t just use Linux. We shape it.


You’ll be joining a team of low-level hackers and systems engineers who are obsessed with performance, isolation, and making Linux better for everyone. We care about clean code, smart design, and upstream-first principles.

If this matches with your idea of a productive day — let’s talk.


What We Offer

  • Flexible hours and remote work options
  • Share Options- everyone shares in our success with share options
  • We help our team get private medical insurance
  • Space for creativity and experimentation within the company’s goals
  • Supportive, engineering-driven culture with minimal bureaucracy
  • The chance to influence Core team decisions from day one
  • A smart, friendly team that values reliability, simplicity, and automation
  • Depending on your location and preferred employment method, other perks and benefits apply

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